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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-09-20
OF Interest 20 yiolInists.

In selecting violin strings it is safe to
choose those of greatest transparency.
Dizziness Of color indicates too many
threads of indifferent material. The
fourth string is covered with silver or
copper wire. or a mixture of metals of
great ductility. Silver is wound ON gut
to good advantage. Those covered with
copper wire give more powerful effects.
Strings barring either Of these metals
have a tendency TO rise in pitch from
warmth of the fingers. To obviate this
annoyance mixed wire is used, combin-
ing power and s~oftness, which is less
liable TO expansion. Fourth strings, as
found in market, are apt to be too heavy.
II is best to purchase all sizes as they are
needed, as they seldom improve after
seasoning. Old instruments do not or
dinarily require heavy strings. Medium
sizes that develop rich, clear tones are
better adapted to mood, mellowed by a
century's existence in the violin. I'm
duly loading the bridge with coarse
strings checks the more sensitive vibra-
tions and tends to dismember the struc-
ture. Prices range from 81 per bundle
Of thirty strings TO SO per dozen. Fourth
strings are made in single lengths; other
sizes usually contain two to four lengths.
Acataiogue at hand quotes them in thirty
seven grades. Providence Journal
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-09-20
What the Spectators DO.

Perhaps the queerest thing the crowd
does Occurs between innings, when the
outside is struggling in TO bat and the in
side is struggling to the nine positions in
the field. At this time. and it usually
about two minutes, there Is no
playing 10 watch, nc umpire to growl at
unless the umpire had done something
bad enough 10 hold Overland the crowd
rests from It's toll Somebody calls out
''Stretch!'' and obedient 10 the command
every man in the 5000 spectators rises
to his feet and yawns and extends his
arms and unlimbers his legs. The effect
Is comical, and not infrequently the
crowd itself sees it and laughs. In that
case a single Hal hai' is heard away
out at the farther end OF the bleaching
seats" II is taken up by some n a
little nearer, then a half dozen chime in.
and by the time IL reaches the grand
stand proper the noise has swelled to a
roar, and everybody laughs from the
contagion Of the thing.-New York Cor.
Chicago Herald.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-09-20
Our Telegraph business.

No country in the world begins TO ap-
proach the United States in the magni-
tude Of its telegraphic business. In 1886
there were GG7, 710 miles Of wire in this
country. France came next with 205,-
470 miles. Germany third, 1870, 900, and
Great Britain fourth with 1853, sos miles.
II il not only in extent Of plant that the
United States takes first drank. We not
only have the wires, but we use them.
In 1885 the number Of messages sent in
this country was $4,000, 900, more than
Great Britain, which came second, with
3a.e7f.45o messages, France taking the
third place. with 20,452. 70s messages,
and Germany fourth, with l~s,14o,s55'
There are also now in existence in thu
United States 1873. 231 mileso of wires used
by telephone companies, through which
IN 1856, 312, sos, $50 messages wer'
transmitted. : New York Commercial
Advertiser.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-09-20
Proposals for Dry Soft Wood, at Fort Gus
ter, VI. L.

Proposals for Dry soft Wood, mt Fort Gus
ter, VI. L.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF DAKOTA,
UTFICE CHIEF QUARTEEN ,srER,
IT. Paw, MISs., SEPTEMBER ~, 1857.
CEALED PROPOSALS, In triplicst.. subjeci'io
Dihe usual conditions, will be received al this
. &c, until IL O'Clock noon on the l0ih day OF Oc-
Iober, 1857, at which time and place they will be
oIPn.d In the presence Of bidders for furnishing
and delivering during the fiscal year ending June
30, lSss, at Fort Custer, MI
1000 Cords Of soft Wood.
Proposals and provisions Of instructions from
this once, under advertisement Of March 10th. will
govern.
Preference will he given 10 articles Of domestic
production and manufacture, conditions Of price
and quality being equal, and such preference will
be give 10 articles OF American production and
manufacture produced on the Patine coast to the
extent Of the consumption required BY the public
service there.
The Government reserves the right TO reject any
or all proposals.
blanks and full instructions as 10 bidding, &c.,
may be had on application 10 this Office, or the
Qusrtermasier at Fort Custer, NJ. 7,
JAMES N MOORE,
Deputy Quartermaster General U. s. A.,
~ Chief Quartermaster.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-09-20

In New York city many mothers give
babes an airing by riding an hour or two
IN the elevated railway cars.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-09-20
STATIONS.
Ly. MILES CITY, LIS q. m.
Ar. MINNEAPOLIS. II 30 a IN.
Ar. ST. PAUL, I2.25 Noon.

Peerless Dining Cars and Pullman sleepers on all
Trains. No Change Of Cap to Chicago, For Tick
cts, sleeping Car Aecommoda tioD. Local Time
Tables and other information apply TO
w. ). McDANIEJs, Agent.
w. .. @. KENYON.
@. PA. c. u. 4 N. n. r..
eT. PAUL MIMI
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-09-20

And now the doctors condemn Ice tea,
nying it produces abnormal palpitation
81 the heart.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-11

Horace Brockway, living six miles west
OF Flint, dropped dead the other day
while going TO the barn to feed his stock.
Mrs. Van Arman OF Nashville, aged 80,
suicided by drowning the other day.
John Strahle, "A farmer of Sharon, wa
kicked by a horse no was blanketing, and
died from injuries received.
Charles shed, aged al, an inmate of the
soldiers home, on furlough, and visiting
friends in Dundee, was found with his
neck broken. Ii is thought he fell from a
fence while intoxicated.
Mr.. Dagenkslb of Traverse City placed
a loaded revolver under his pillow where
it was found hy three year old girl. who
managed to shoot herself. The ball
passed through her stomach. and she
lived but few hours.
William Waelis died at Houghton a few
days ago, from the effects of u bite by an
insane man.
Horton Soles killed wild goose al Reed
City the other day, which weighed II :
pounds.
William Smith OF Tompkins, Jackson
county, has given his Al nephews and
nieces 500 each.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-11

The most important deal ever consum-
mated in the history of the oil business
was arranged IN Cleveland, the other
night. The executive and advisory boards
Of the producers protective oil associa-
tion met in that city and agreed 10 shut
i'm for one year Of half the produc-
ton, based Oh the gauges OF wells during
July aud Aug st; the entire stoppage Of
the drill for the same length of time. No
glycerine is to be used IN the same time
and no wells are 70 be cleaned out. The
general feature Of the plan is that the
Standard oil company has set five million
barrels OF oil at 90 cents "a barrel, the
profits on this to DO divided among those
producers who shut in their wells ana
comply with all the terms Of the contracts.
In addition TO this the standard and the
producers have made a pool Of 1000. 900
barrels, the profits accr uing to create
wage fund for the laboring men thrown
out of employment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-11
4 ST. LOUIS HORROR.
Nine Persons Killed by a Gas Explo
sion.

Whole Family Among the Victims.
a terrific explosion occurred at an early
hour the other morning in the grocery
store OF Michael Newman, at : South
Fourteenth street, st. Louis, Mo. The
grocery and two adjoining two-story
brick buildings were nearly demolished
and 10 persons, including the wife and five
children of Newman, and two families in
the adjoining building. were buried in the
ruins
The messenger of death had scarcely
wrecked the place before 4 devastating
fire swept through the ruins and seemed
bent on Internal work. Human aid was
quickly on the scene, but in such confu-
sion that the horror seemed to increase
with their efforts 10 relieve the imprison
ed victims. The people of the neighbor
hood, dumbfOunded, rushed about the
streets, seeking friends, demanding eXpla
lions or moaning from bruises. The sheet
OF flame that mad attacked the ruins bat
fled the efforts of the iiremen, who had
begun the first systematic work, and for
a few minutes bid fair to spread into ad-
joining property. But good work won,
the fire was put out, and then began the
search for the dead and in a short time
the bodies of Michael Newman. aged ~
years Mrs Annie Newman, aged 40 years ;
John Newman, aged 10; Nellie Newman,
aged 10; Kate Newman, aged IL; Eddie
Newman, aged 10: Charles Devere and
Mrs. Charles Devere had been taken from
the ruins
There are many theories to explain the
cause of the explosion, but none are salts
factory. The general belief is that escap-
ing gas nlled the cellar and that Mr.. New
man kept quantity of kerosene oil and
coal oil in the cellar where the explosion
evidently took place. Inc escapiug gas
theory is supported by the store boy. Joe
Blenvenue. who says that he was annoyed
during the afternoon by n strong smell Of
gas and before shutting up the store for
the night he went through the building
looking for the open burner. He dad not
visit the cellar. The tremendous force of
the explosion is the cause of greatest
doubt TO this explanation.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-11
THE STATE.
Adrian Will Miss Him.

+. l.. VALIDITY OF the banking firm OF
VALIDITY q Clay of Adrian, died suddenly
at his home in that city at an early hour
the other morning, after IA brief illness.
The news of his death created profound
surprise as his illness was known 10 but
few, and scarcely any one supposed him
in danger Mr.. VALIDITY was "A brother of
hon. ". Ii. VALIDITY, and for many years
has been prominent business man. He
was born IN Cooperstown.N. y, August IL,
ls2s. and in early days worked in his faith
er's printing Office at Rome, y. V, and was
master o, the business he came TO Adrian
In 1916 and worked in the W atchtower
office, and later returned To Utica, y. v,
and learned telegrapny, and in 1910 was
chief operator in the New \ ork Office for
the New York and Boston Telegraph COM
pany He was made superintendent of
the "A4Cr . lines radlatlnS from Cincin
natl in lS4., and in 80! he came 10 Adrian
anu engaged In the ban ing business with
his brother, and has since that time given
his entire attention To TIE bank ng bust
ness. w hen the rlrSt national bank was
org ,nized, TO succeed W aldbys bank Mr..
T.. 1. " abby was made cashier, and live
years later this bank surrendered its
charter and became the State savings
bank and IN lo., Mr. VALIDITY and frank
Clay purchased the franchise and have
since Zone priyat business under the
hrm name of Waidby ~ Clay
MIR. W abby was "a man of exemplary
character and highest integrity, enjoying
universal confidence and respect.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-11
FOREIGN FACTS.

Mr. Gladstone has written a letter in
reply TO a question regarding free educa-
tion in which he says; IL wish TO avoid
entering into new controversy. ! am
devoted TO the settlement Of one subject
on the progress Of which all other subjects
must depend
Some time ago Editor William O'Brien
was convicted Of using seditious language
at land league meeting, and sentenced
TO three months imprisonment He APP
pealed. His appeal was denied, and he
will have 10 serve his sentence. lie is now
in prison at Cork.
The foods created by the overflow Of the
Yellow river in China caused the loss of "A
thousand OLIVES and an immense amount
of property
The Mormon brethren have applied TO
the Porte for permission TO establish a
community in Turkey. 1t is expected
that the request will be granted.
Now rumored that Lord Stanley of
Preston will succeed the Marquis of Lorne
as governor general of Canada.
John Ryle the father Of the silk industry
in America died at Macc.esfeld, Eng, the
other day.
a fire damp explosion occurred on the
18th inst, in the lead mine at Matlock
in Derbysbire, England. Twenty five
men were in the pit at the time Of the ex-
plosion, and it is not known how many of
these were killed. i've bodies have been
recovered thus far
4 rich vein of natural ga ha5 been
struck half mile from COPYRIGHT, Ont,
and an expert SAYS there j. more of 1t es
Gaping from each of the three holes than
is produced by all Fort Huron's wells. A
moYemen is on foot 10 utilize II.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-11
Gov. Swineford's Report.

A. z. Swineford, governor of Alaska, in
his annual report, says that the white
population is principally confined to the
southeastern section embracing the So
called ''Thirty-mile strip" of main land
geographical division, which includes less
than one .twentieth of the territory. The
population of the territory is: Whites
5000; creoles practically whites), 1,sOO;
Aleuts, 1900; natives partially educated
and civilized), $500. Total civilized popu-
lation. 1900. Uncivilized natives. q. 500
All the creoles and Aleuts can read and
write either in the Russian or their own
language, while not a few OF the natives
other than Alcuts are to all intents civil
lied. The governor says that $40, coo, 600
Is a copservatlve estimate of the value Of
all taxable property IN the territory, ex-
elusive of the Alaska commercial com
pany's establishments on the Seal islands
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-11
Probably II Canarl.

Thomas Owens fell from the roof of a
building at Homestead, near Pittsburg
Pa, the other day, and broke his neck.
At the coroner's inquest a fellow workman
with Owens testified that Owens had said
TO him
81 am very sorry for those anarchists in
Chicago who are now in jail charged with
throwing the bomb at the Haymarket riot.
There are Others outside more to blame
than they. ! was at the Haymarket riot
and am an anarchist, and say that | threw
"A bomb in that riot.
Impressed by these statements the coro
ner made an investigation of the effects of
the deceased. In his trunk were found a
number of letters. one OF which was from
his sister in Chicago, warning him to keep
away from all socialists, as they had been
the cause of all his trouble. Another let.
ter was from brother advising him to
put as great a distance between himself
and Chicago as possible.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-11
Aliegan County Ira yedy.

Herschel Adkins shot and probably
fatally wounded Charles Overniser in
Casco, Allegan county. There had been
hard feeling between the two for long
Time On account OF trouble Adkins had
with Overhiser's sister, resulting in her
death. Overhiser called Adkins out and
they had IA dispute. Hot words ensued,
ana Overhiser knocked Adkins down
twice The father Oh Adkins seized over
hiser from behind, piuioning his arms.
As he did 50 the son jumped up, drew
revolver and shot Overhiser In the neck,
the bail passing clean through and coming
out close Ia the spine Adkins lied, but
was sub>e4 ueIly captured. AZ last ac-
counts Overulser was very low having
bled teartully aud II not expected 10 live
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-11
WOLVERINE WHlSPERINGs.


DR.. Waite the Brig ton dentist convict
ed Of manslaus hter IN causing the death
OF Ida NJ. Lee, has been sentenced TO five
years in jackson prison.
BY order Of President Cleveland, Michi
gan Indian agency has been removed
from Flint 10 Sault ste NJ RE.
Burglars secured Sl5J from the general
store of McGowln ana Mexican, Sodus
Station, Berr.en county.
Auditor General Aplin has discharged
u clerks from his office some uncondition
ally, others TO be reinstated when the
work Of the Office requires them
Seney lumbermen have been hauling
logs on runners for some time. The snow
is 10 inches deep.
A. d. Banks of Lansing is the man to
whom you must write in order TO get
quarters Tor squads of gr ngers who wish
TO attend the meeting OF the national
grange.
After IL years duty as president of the
Marine City stave company. Hon. &. Nc
Elroy has retired.
At the time OF tie death of George Dun
ham, the Flushing farmer who was killed
by the cars at East saginaw a few weeks
ago his fall farm work was not done and
the other day the height ors turned in
and helped Mrs Durham by husking her
corn crop-lOJ shock,.
Smoking on the streets of Saugatuck
has been prohibited.
j. a. Bacot, well TODD farmer Of
Hayes township, Charlevoix county, took
Paris green with fatal results.
II
Michigan beekeepers' association will
come together and hold communion at
East Saginaw Dec. q, I, >, 9 and 10.
Mrs. Cabledish o. Clay township St
Clair county, is 10! years Old.
Oakland county men who have attend
ed the Michigan agricultural college will
have a reunion at Pontiac December 30.
The Knights of the Maccabees were cr-
ganized in this state in lSSl and have paid
out Sll2,OOO for death claims since that
time.
Kalamazoo had TO send TO Winnipeg for
its winter supply Of potatoes.
Herman Landon, late cashier OF the
Michigan Central freight house in Kala-
mazoo, has been appointed station agent
of the Chicago, Kalamazoo a. Saginaw
railroad at Kalamazoo.
May Allen Pierce, adopted daughter of
Prof w. Skinner of Boston, died in Jack
son a few days ago. Miss Allen came
from the east 20 assist Prof Skinner in an
entertainment 30 on TO be given in JACK
son by local talent
&. w. Powers Of Porter Center, Van
Buren, county, went to Charlotte a few
days ago on business. lie was taken VIC
lently insane and had 10 he locked up.
The board OF control Of the state school
for the blind have placed iron bars acros.
the windows OF the rooms of the EN-
ployees Of that institution, except those
OF the teachers. The employees regard
this action as an insult, and most Of then
quit in body.
The green paint that Burr Oak mar
decorated the heads of his sheep will
washed into their eyes and caused blind
ness.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-11
The Swedish Nightingale Joins the
Choir Invisible.

Jenny Lind MADAME Colds chmi dtl, she
celebrated Swedish singer, died at Wes
baden, Nov. ,, aged 63 years. She has been
very i'll for several weeks, and her death
was the result of sheer exhaustion, her
last hours being free from pain.
Jenny Lind, or Nine Goldschmidt, the
Swedish nightingale was born of humble
parentage at Stockholm, Sweden, in 1921.
She was admitted To the conservatory at
Stockholm when only nine years old sang
before the court with success at Is; ap-
peared in grond opera at -; sang in Ber-
lin in SO, folio wing her season there with
tours in Prussia and Austria; and made
her great success in London in 1871. In
1850 she made an engagement with T. L.
Barnum for IA concert tour in America.
extending through the United States.
British provinces, Mexico and the West
Indies. Tho receipts of this well managed
tour were 100000. of which Mademoiselle
Lind received 500. 90. While IN America
she was married 10 VI. otto Goldschmidt,
a native OF Hamburg, who accompanied
her as pianist. They returned to Europe
in 1852, and resided at Dresden, after she
had visited Stockholm and expended $500,
900 in endowlng schools in her native
country. Since then Madame Goldschnidt
has rarely sung at concerts. In 1874 she
and her husband became leading profes-
sors at the Rhenish academy of music in
Wiesbaden. Her kind manners and abun-
dant charities contributed TO her popular
ity and success.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-11
Twenty men were frightfuuy burned by

Twenty men were frightfully burned by
the explosion OF about four tons OF Mol en-
metal in the Springfield iron works N ar
Springfield, H., the other day.
A battle occurred near Crow Agency
Montana, the other day One soldier and
several Indians were killed, the CHIEF
Sword Bearer among the number.
Shady Grove, KY, was completely
wiped out by fire the other day.
The extensive foundry, machine and
pattern shops at Whitehaven, Pa, were
burned to the ground the other morning.
Twenty-Five valuable horses were burn
ed to death in a livery stable fire in New
York the other day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-11
Loaded Bombs Found.

Four loaded bombs were found in
Lingg's cell in the Chicago Jail the other
morning. The greatest precautions have
been exercised all along, and how the
missiles got into the Jail is a mystery.
The night before the bombs were discov-
cred Anarchist George Engle attempted
suicide by taking an ounce of laudanum.
As soon as this discovery was made
emetics were sgiven him, and after an
hours hard work he was pronounced out
of danger.
Engle refuses 10 tell how he obtained
the poison. The attempted suicide is
what led to the search of the cells, and the
discovery of the bombs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-11

Cattle-Market steady shipping steers,
81 60,05 o.; stockers and feeders quiet at
a GO03; cows, bulls and mixed sl(G2 80:
through Texas cattle weak sales at II jOno
)! 30; Indians, g 6003 20; W estern rang
ers, weak, natives and half-breeds, s. 5Jd
- 20; cows, - 1913 40; wintered Texans,
a. jOd2 50
HoGs-Market steady, rough and mixed,
- 20@4 90; packing and shipping a. 35a
81 %; light, - 40ai O. skips, S3Ca3 p
SHEEP-Market unchanged. tS2U4 %:
western, 1908 90; Texans, $2a3 %; lambs,
50 1504 -.
The Drover's Journal special cablegram
from London reports American cattle in
light supply and prices steady. Choice
American steers are quoted at Sic, es.
timated dead weight.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-11

Homesteadsrs on Marquette, Houghton
q Ontonagon counties nave organized
and adopted the name of the Mich gan
Homestead Union. Thos. Brady OF Ian Sc
was chosen president, G.. NJ. Pearson, Me
nominee, vice president, NJ +. Ford OF
Marquette, secretary and treasurer. A
constitution and bylaws has been adopted.
Settlers holding 2-3,0JJ acres OF very
valuable pine, mineral and agriculture
lands are IN the union. The lands are
worth Sl5,OOJOOJ. IL mas been decided by
the executive board 10 employ the best
lawyers IN the east to present the case he-
fore the interior department.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-11
!. Il lYnnlnnrr nend

The Hon. jeremiah +. Woodbury. Of X a
amazoo was thrown from wagon the
other day, and 80 soriou ly injured tina t
he died the next dag
Jeremiah H. Woodbury. was born Feb :
1903, at Charlton, Mass lie settled at
Bellevue, Eaton county, in $50 and re
moved t. Kalamazoo IA l>i1 where he re
sided until has death. lie was one of KaI-
amazOo's wealthIest aud most re pected
citizens tie was largely interested IN the
gas works, paper uII.l and the banking
business in that city at the time of his
death He leaves "a wife and four children
well known and respected Ia kalamazoo